Intern, R&D Engineering

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BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of Med Tech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

Job Description

Summary of Position with General Responsibilities

The following duties and responsibilities are intended to be representative of the work performed by the incumbent(s) in this position and are not all-inclusive. The omission of a specific duty or responsibility will not preclude it from the position.

Scope

• Assist with Assignments
• Apply Engineering principles
• Detail Oriented
• Responsible Team Member
• Identify tasks and be task oriented; take ownership of task/project
• Results Oriented

Potential Task Assignments within the scope of this position

1. Initiates new or revised documentation and tracks through appropriate approval cycles and implementation

2. Maintains a professional working relationship with internal & external customer and support staff

3. Participates in cross-functional teams.

4. Provides technical support on components, material methods, systems, and equipment.

5. Assists in developing physical and functional test requirements to assure specifications & regulations are met.

6. Writes and reviews protocols, reports, and data.

7. Conducts testing outlined in protocols and test methods

8. Executes validation studies on equipment & processes

9. Executes design controls

10. Analyzes design inputs

11. Trains, understands, and follows company procedures and regulatory requirements.

12. Participates in and provides input to training on department & division procedures, and policies.

13. Prepares and presents oral and written project updates and technical discussions.

Knowledge and Skills

1. Basic Technical writing skills

2. Basic interpersonal skills – active listening

3. Ability to read drawings

4. Good understanding of engineering principles

5. Demonstrated ability to apply engineering principles

6. Ability to perform testing per written directions

7. Demonstrated comprehension of basic descriptive statistics

8. Basic Software application skills

9. Basic problem-solving skills

10. Ability to collect and analyze data and derive conclusions

11. Ability to make recommendations to reach a solution

12. Oral and written presentation skills

13. Ability to follow design controls

14. Ability to work independently

Basic Qualifications

• A student working towards a Bachelor's degree in science or engineering.
• The incumbent must demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the duties and responsibilities.

Physical Requirements

This position is in an office and/or laboratory environment and requires the incumbent to sit, stand, and perform general office functions. The incumbent may also be required to lift up to twenty-five pounds occasionally. The incumbent may be required to stand for extended periods of time. Bending, stooping, and reaching are also frequently required.

Work Environment

The ideal candidate must be able to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment. BD is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer that values and actively seeks diversity in the workforce.

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the…